Malaga's main gayborhood is concentrated around Calle Cervantes and Plaza de la Merced, just north of the city centre. Known locally as the "Gay Ghetto", it's the heart of Malaga's lively LGBTQ+ nightlife.
From gay-friendly cafes to buzzing gay bars and gay-popular nightclubs, there's enough to keep visitors entertained. Malaga Pride also takes over the gay district each June.

Malaga's Cosmopolitan Gay District

With a prime spot on Spain's Costa del Sol, Malaga offers tons to do beyond the gay bars and clubs. Lounge on gay-popular beaches like Playa de Catarrijan, dance at open-air beach clubs and explore museums celebrating Malaga's art history. If you're up for it, you can also take a day trip to the picturesque village of Mijas or wander the cobblestone streets of Malaga's historic centre.
With an easygoing vibe and 300 days of sunshine per year, it's always time for a holiday in LGBTQ-friendly Malaga.

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The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Actually the criminal code in Spain is under review in order to increase the age of consent.  

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

* \"From\" date taken from earliest recorded specific legislation on the matter. MSM is not contemplated as a criterion for exclusion. 
 
Information regarding blood donation by MSM during the Franco dictatorship is unknown, but was probably outlawed along with the practice of homosexuality. No specific legal texts from that historical time period address the issue.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In Spain, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

On December 22, 2022, the Spanish Congress approves a "Trans Law" 
 
If the law is approved, this point marks that reports or evidence will no longer be needed for a person to make an official registration change of their gender identity. According to the General Directorate of Sexual Diversity and Rights, this can be done "through a system of double appearance, without medical or judicial protection."

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Changing your legal gender does not require surgery, however, it does require proof of some form of medical treatment for a period of two years.

Trans law prohibits conversion therapy intended to change sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

Only in Madrid and Valencia. Nationwide Pending.

Art. 22.4 criminal code. In the current penal code is considered an aggravating.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Spanish law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, and "any other personal or social condition or circumstance.” in employment and provision of goods and services. A comprehensive anti-discrimination bill, called the Zerolo Law, was passed by the Cortes Generales on 30 June 2022.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Ley Orgánica núm. 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.

In 1979 Adolfo Suárez Government reversed the previous prohibitions on same sex activity. The 1970 Law on Danger and Social Rehabilitation remained active until 1995 but was unenforced after Spain adopted democracy.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

The Vagrants and Common Delinquents Law (Ley de Vagos y Maleantes) was modified under the regime of Francisco Franco to prohibit homosexual acts, with a penalty of imprisonment. In 1970 the Law on Danger and Social Rehabilitation (Ley Sobre Peligrosidad y Rehabilitación Social) was introduced that further enforced the prohibition and specified a prison term of up to 5 years.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

In July of 2005, Spain became the third country in the world to legalize gay marriage, following the Netherlands and Belgium. The law, which was passed by the Spanish parliament and signed into law by Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, also allows same-sex couples to adopt children.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

The Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (Urban Leasing Law) was passed in 1994, allowing registered cohabitation for same-sex couples which granted some of the rights previously reserved for married couples.

As of 2009, the courts also ruled that transgender individuals are also permitted to serve in the military.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Law 4/2023 modifies article 49 of Law 20/2011 of the Civil Registry to provide that, in the event that the birth report 
indicates the intersex condition of the person born, the parents, by common agreement, may request that the mention of sex appear blank for a maximum period of one year. After the maximum period of one year, the mention of the. Sex will be mandatory and registration will have to be requested by the parents. There is no third sex option available in national documents.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

Spain does not recognise non-binary gender identities. Proposed legislation that would have provided recognition was rejected in 2021.

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Popular gay bar, cafe &amp; restaurant with outdoor terrace. El Carmen is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-evening drinks. Located at the Plaza de la Merced.&nbsp;Mixed crowd.

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Not an exclusively gay venue, but Theatro Club is an LGBT-popular nightclub&nbsp;in Malaga city centre. The late-night disco attracts some gay crowds. In addition to disco, the club hosts concerts, monologues, plays, live jazz and disco until 7am. Located in Malaga city centre.

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Not an exclusively gay venue, but Theatro Club...

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